Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden held on to his seat Tuesday, receiving 51% of the vote in the Democratic primary. CITY OF CHARLOTTE MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1)CITY OF CHARLOTTE MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1) Laura Meier (D, District 5)(i): We are at a crucial moment here in Mecklenburg County. I talked to several Council members who told me the staff did the report. To ensure the funding is available, I will continue to advocate to staff, county leadership, and my colleagues on the Board of County Commissioners for more land acquisition, particularly in areas of the county that are park-poor. And if faced with having to choose between many good options, I would champion, "no segment of our population should intentionally or unintentionally bear a disproportionate risk from pollution or face accessibility restrictions to the decision-making process, i.e.hazmat locations. Third, the County ensures regulatory compliance with air-quality related permitting. Below you can find all the resources you need to know regarding where and when to vote, deadlines and dates for both the spring and fall elections, and a listing of all candidates who have filed to run in our coverage area this year. Vous pouvez modifier vos choix tout moment en cliquant sur le lien Tableau de bord sur la vie prive prsent sur nos sites et dans nos applications. I strongly support the need to secure a local funding source to build the TMN and am actively working to promote areas of agreement between our partners who need to be at the table to make this a reality. Precinct officer lists are NOT shared with candidates. Arthur Griffin Jr. (D, At-Large): "Although 51% of Mecklenburg's workforce comes from outside of the county, I still support most efforts to increase economic development opportunities for our city, county and region. 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I am extremely proud of the work of the Environmental Stewardship Committee and the implementation of the Environmental Leadership Action Plan which has a major focus on racial equity and environmental justice. CHARLOTTE, NC (News Release) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (AC&C)has not seen low or even average dog capacity numbers since mid-way through 2021. "Air quality is extremely important to ensure a high quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. As our community continues to grow, it is critical that our residents have access to services, jobs, and amenities without over-reliance on a car. As our community continues to grow, it is critical that our residents have access to services, jobs, and amenities without over-reliance on a car. National sales director, Inhabit; Eagle Scout and assistant scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America. Only four of the 18 candidates are incumbents. It is important for the County to leverage our influence, lead this effort through example and an Inter-Governmental approach to create the conditions needed to scale our efforts, foster cooperation, and ensure substantive change. Our community journalism helps inform you through a range of diverse voices. The top three Democrats will. We should hold our community and business partners responsible as well, encouraging them to follow suit. I do support parks, greenways and nature preserves. I was proud to have voted to raise the previous BOCCs allocation of $6.6 million to $20 million and am eager to invest more. My constituents in North Meck needed answers and assurances. I completely support allowing the people to have a voice in a new tax. "I am extremely proud to serve on the Environmental Stewardship Committee and to have supported the Environmental Leadership Action Plan. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): I support it. Below are the verbatim responses we received, grouped by question. Display Large Map. Patricia {Pat) Cotham (D, At-Large)(i): Transportation falls under the city. 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Mark Jerrell (D, District 4)(i): "Air quality is extremely important to ensure a high quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. NTg0YWMyZDA3Mzk5NjNlOTYxMDI3ZDZiMDQyM2FkMzZkOWMxZWFmYWZjMzE1 YWY2MDQ2OGYwZjMzNzIxNDYxZTlmOWNjY2IyYzE0NzIyNDJlYjRlODFhNzkx I believe we must continue these efforts to mitigate the harmful effects of poor air quality.". It is imperative that we create a plan that includes specific ways to incentivize positive behaviors, establish goals, reduce barriers to progress, ensure accountability and educate residents. We simply do not have a choice. I received a State Award for my advocacy for greenways and parks, so I have a RECORD of speaking out for them. In-person early voting for the 2022 general election began Oct. 20 in North Carolina and will end on Nov. 5. In-person: Oct. 17, 2022 By mail: Received by Oct. 17, 2022 In-person early voting for the 2022 general election began Oct. 20 in North Carolina and will end on Nov. 5. Restaurant workers, Maid for hotels etc., have a hard time getting to work on the weekends. When the city came to us about two years ago-the presenter could not answer my questions as to why the was not invited to participate until it was done, and they needed funding. By participating, you agree to recurring autodialed committee & donation messages. I will continue to vote for funding to electrify the county's fleet and reduce harmful emissions. c2lnbmF0dXJlIjoiMjQ3YTk1ZDlmZDEyMzAwZmEyZDQ3OWY0ZjJkN2NiMzI1 While the impact can be measured in economic terms, it is also an issue of equity, as socio-economically disadvantaged and communities of color are often disproportionately impacted, as reflected in data related to health outcomes. - 99 Restaurants in Charlotte (28210) Bojangles, 231 E. Woodlawn Road -. I have been a member of the Environmental Stewardship Committee from it's inception and in fact supported it's creation. One boy told me he was "sickly" when her arrived-but a week later-he said he could not believe how much better he felt. The county must establish themselves as the leader in environmental policy. I have taken the initiative on this topic and that has helped me speak out about healthy air quality. I represent the towns and North Meck had paid the tax for 20 years and received no new roads. Arthur Griffin Jr. (D, At-Large): To the extent possible, I support all actions enumerated in the Environmental Leadership Policy adopted by the BOCC on March 16, 2021. ZmUxZGJmYTk2NDEwM2FmMTc3N2Y3MGM4ZmY3ZDgwOGU4MmZmYmI2NmM5Yzhm For example, gas stations or manufacuring plants must have a permit for emissions which the County monitors. In addition, it is important to note that government cannot do this alone and cannot operate independently, but should play a key role in establishing the conditions needed for success and galvanizing key stakeholders to include all bodies of government, community leaders, conservation organizations and others to help achieve our goals.". I have been invited and I attended conferences with Air Quality Engineers (before Covid) to learn more about air quality not only outside but in tall buildings and schools. YTFhODIxMDQ4YmI0NjkzYzQ5ZmUxODM5YzcyZjM5ZjJkM2RjODQ0ZWViZjI5
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